Cystathioninuria
Definition:
Hereditary cystathioninuria is caused by deficiency of the activity of cystathionine gamma-lyase, which is normally required for the conversion of methionine into cysteine. Patients with cystathioninuria may have mild to moderate hyperhomocysteinemia.
References:
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[1]. James D Finkelstein, et al. Inborn errors of sulfur-containing amino acid metabolism. J Nutr. 2006 Jun;136(6 Suppl):1750S-1754S. [Content Brief]
[2]. Jian Wang, et al. Genomic basis of cystathioninuria (MIM 219500) revealed by multiple mutations in cystathionine gamma-lyase (CTH). Hum Genet. 2003 Apr;112(4):404-8. [Content Brief]
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